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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- NEWS JOURNAL, IS Afkil 14, Mother of the Year for Utah, 1977, Ruby Price of Layton is seated with husband, Ralph. A daughter, one of six children, all living away from home, Mrs. Deon R. McDonald is standing while Mr. Price holds granddaughter, Cheryl Ann. MOTHER OF YEAR By GARY R. BLODGETT Her family is her life, and because of it Mrs. Ruby J. Price of 933 W. Gentile, Layton is 1977 Utah Mother of the Year. A RETIRED school teacher and civic leader, Mrs. Price was chosen from among 13 outstanding candidates to represent the state at the American Mother of the Year contest next month in New York City. She was honored with the coveted title last Saturday at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Announcement was made by Mrs. Odessa Cullimore of Provo, president of the Utah Mothers Association. MRS. PRICE said she just practices the Golden Rule, providing service to anyone who needs it, regardless of race. She is the first black woman to receive the coveted state title. guarded from racial discrimination while living with my family in I WAS Texas, she said. worked for my parents who owned a gasoline station, store and nightclub. In fact, she recalls, My I first taste racial of discrimination came when I tried to get a teaching job in the Davis School District 27 years ago. SHE SAID that when she applied for a job the district superintendent told her: We do not now and never have hired a Negro in the state of Utah." I was so angry that I jumped up and told the superintendent that I don't want you to hire a Negro, want you to hire me." 1 SHE WENT to work at the School in Brigham City but later, in 1963, she did get a job as a Davis School teacher where she taught at the old Verde-lanSchool and later at Vae View Elementary School. Intermountain d Price was well qualified as a teacher with degrees in elementary and secondary education. She also Mrs. work in did graduate counseling. psychology, special education, and school administration, sne naa been a vice principal of a junior high school in Texas before coming to Utah. BUT look back on that I experience (with Davis School District) and laugh at my own naivete, she recalls. Married to Ralph Price, retired as a federal employe at Hill Air Force Base, the couple has six who is children, all grown and living away from home BUT WE have four lovely grandchildren company - 1977 to keep us and busy," she I also tend children smiles. and Im active with the Girl Scout program. My family is my life. Without my children, Im dead. Although her family always Price Jr. and five daughters: Mrs. Carl D. (Jessie Ruth) Tave, Denver; Mrs. James (Deon) McDonald, Ogden; a twin, DeAne R. Price, DeVon R. Price and Marqueax D. Price, Layton. Mrs. Virginia C. Bryner, 5074 Chinook Circle, Murray, was named first alternate. MRS. GLORIA P. Firmage, Arbor Lane, Salt Lake City, attractive mother of seven was chosen Utah Young Mother of the Year for 1977. 2171 Her first alternate is Mrs. Susan Shaughnessy, 6351 Holladay Blvd., Salt Lake City, mother of six young children. came first, Mrs. Price said she has been active in so many community and civic affairs that its difficult to remember them all. SHES BEEN a resident of Layton 34 years where she has organized a junior fine arts and little theatre group. Shes also been a cub scout den mother, Girl Scout leader, Club leader, Campfire Girls volunteer, and president of 4-- the school PTA. Civic achievements include the in active being Republican Party, both as a state and national delegate; member of the Utah Migrant Council, Davis County Community Action board of trustees, SOCIO organization for Spanish-speakin- g member of the people, and governors af- advisory council on Black fairs. MY CHURCH and civic work were important, hut my children always came first, Our family was she said. really close. All we had was one another. Mrs. Price retired from teaching two years ago. I MISS being with my school children. They have always been a big pari of my life. grew up teaching in the 1 classroom." Price is still acmany civic and church duties. But Mrs. in her tive HER CHILDREN are Ralph COMING WHILE IN New York, Mrs. Price will stay at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. She will attend many special functions including a prayer breakfast, the Presidents luncheon, a Prestige luncheon and tour of the U.N., the Young Mothers luncheon and the very special All Mothers luncheon and presentation. Mrs. Roselyn Carter and Mrs. Lillian Carter will be honored guests at the final meeting and Mrs. Price will have the opportunity to meet them. Special time has been set aside in the busy itinerary so that the mothers from the various states can become better acquainted with each other socially and informally. yrcDCMse By V IRGINIA BENNETT A baby boy arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Ned Palmer of 1555 Melanie Lane, on Saturday, April 2 at the McKay Hospital in Ogden. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and his parents have decided to name him Miland Ned. He is the third son for the Palmers. Two older brothers are Mark and Gary, and a delighted grandfather is, James P. Palmer of Tremon-tonUtah. Mrs. William S. Holt entertained for members of the Syra-LitClub on Monday evening at her home. Sixteen club members were in attendance. a Mrs. Arthur (Ruby) showed films and souvenirs of the recent trip she and her husband enjoyed as they spent a month in New Zealand and Australia. Also the selection of new officers for the coming year was held. The new president that will take over the duties at the fall opening meeting will be Mrs. Clyde (Helen) Barber, with Lola Mrs. Frew, vice president, and Mae Bodily, Michalicek Bennett and Mrs. Arthur (LaVerne) 1 . Chosen the clubs historian was Mrs. Sylvia Fielding. Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Fielding, Mrs. Zene W. (Virginia ) secretary-treasurer- to be SOONlX TO LAKESIDE have May. A large group of relatives from Syracuse and West Point attended the funeral services on Monday for Mrs. Dixie Lee Williams Lakey. It was held at the Plain City Second LDS Ward. Burial was in the Plain City Cemetery. Lakey was the of William and Doris Thurgood Williams, who died at her home in of California Chino, complications following a miscarriage. Elder Sid Thayne will be honored at the regular Sacrament Meeting of the Syracuse Third LDS Ward next Sunday, April 17. Elder Thayne has been called to serve in the Virginia Mission and will enter the Mission Home in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 24. He is the son of Bishop and Mrs. I. John Thayne. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McBroom of Southern California visited last week at the home of Mrs. McBrooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barber. She was the former Betty Willey, and is employed as a teacher in the university there. Mrs. Lola Frew and her aunt, Mrs. Mae Atkinson of Burley, Idaho have returned home after a trip that took them to California, where they visited with relaMrs. daughter ten-da- y tives. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Volk entertained a very large of group neighborhood children at a special Easter egg hunt at their home on Saturday afternoon. SHOPPING CENTER 'LAKESIDE ARTS Si CRAFTS Barber served the club during this past year. The seasons closing session will be held in ' Accepting Applications All young men between who want to ages become involved in what 6 Layton City does in its com- munity contact Layton Jaycee President Tom Tudor at THE LAYTON Jaycees are now accepting applications for new members who are interested in promoting the best projects and programs for the citizens of Layton. |